Third snow day in a row: School closures announced for Wednesday

February 13th, 2019updated

Kids enjoy the second snow day in Nanaimo. (Photo submitted by Sandy Taylor, Nanaimo)

Heavy snow started falling on Vancouver Island Monday and Tuesday forcing several school districts to cancel all classes.
The University of Victoria says all classes are open today and North Island College says all campuses are open.
The snowfall warning has been lifted on Vancouver Island Wednesday morning.
Here is a list of school districts closed and open announced Wednesday:
Cowichan Valley School District SD 79
After a careful assessment of all school sites, all schools are closed Wednesday due to the snow.

SD79 SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE:

After a careful assessment of all of our school sites, and speaking with counterparts throughout the district, Cowichan Valley School District schools will REMAIN CLOSED on Wednesday, February 13. #sd79learnpic.twitter.com/k5aT3q9mbO
— Mike Russell (@CommunityMike) February 13, 2019

Alberni Valley District SD 70
All schools in the Alberni School District SD 70 are OPEN on Wednesday, buses are running
University of Victoria
Open Wednesday for classes, but advises of potential bus delays.

The university is open today, Feb. 13. BC Transit says most routes are being serviced although there could be delays. Please use caution in your travels to and around campus and allow yourself extra time. https://t.co/42eLnpfiEr

Royal Roads University
Campus is open and all classes and services will be back in operation today. Please use caution when travelling to campus and consider allowing yextra time time to get there
Vancouver Island University
The Cowichan and Powell River campuses are closed Wednesday, and no classes in Nanaimo, but staff may come to work.
Parksville/Qualicum Centre, Milner Gardens and Woodland, and Deep Bay Marine Field Stations are all open for VIU.

Snow closure update for Wed Feb. 13: WHAT'S CLOSED: #VIU's #Cowichan & #PowellRiver Campuses remain closed again today. Classes are cancelled at #Nanaimo Campus. Staff may come to work but are advised to be cautious as some areas are hazardous due to ice, esp stairs & walkways.

#Camosun College campuses are CLOSED today, Wed. Feb. 13. Many roads are considered in poor condition. Buses are delayed. The college is making this decision based on safety considerations. Watch https://t.co/i4sVHql65w for the most current updates.